How do I connect this MCP to my Unkey account?

You just need to provide your Unkey Root Key. You can find this in your Unkey dashboard settings.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Can I revoke a key if it gets stolen?

Yes. You can tell your agent to revoke a specific key, and it will be permanently deleted immediately.

Does this MCP handle the hosting?

Yes. Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages the connection, so it is ready to use immediately after you connect your key.

Can I see how many credits a user has left?

Yes. When you use the verification capability, your agent can check the remaining credits or usage limits for that key.

Where do I find my Unkey Root Key?

Log in to your Unkey Dashboard, go to settings, and navigate to the 'Root Keys' section to generate a new key for this integration.

Is it safe to verify keys through this agent?

Yes. All communication is encrypted and your Root Key is stored securely. When verifying a user key, the agent transmits it directly to Unkey's verification endpoint to check validity.

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Connect Unkey API Management to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Control your entire API key lifecycle through chat.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Unkey.

01
Create API key
This capability generates a new API key for your users. You can include custom prefixes and metadata during creation.
02
Revoke API key
Use this to permanently delete an API key. It's the fastest way to kill access if a key is leaked.
03
Update API key
This capability modifies the settings of an existing API key.
04
Verify API key
This capability checks if a specific key is valid. It also returns remaining credits or usage limits.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Unkey.

05
Get API details
This capability pulls specific configuration data for a single API.
06
Get verification analytics
Use this to pull usage statistics and verification data for your API keys.
07
List apis
This capability returns a list of all APIs defined in your Unkey project.
08
List API keys
This capability retrieves all API keys tied to a specific API ID.

Real work

What teams actually run

Security Incident Response

Quickly revoke a leaked key via chat to protect your infrastructure.

User Support

Verify if a customer's key is valid and check their remaining credits.

Usage Auditing

Pull analytics to see which developers are hitting your APIs most frequently.

Onboarding New Users

Generate new API keys with specific metadata through your agent.

Automate a task

Put Unkey to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Unkey works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Unkey to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

980ms average. Fast in production.

Unkey is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1142ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 802ms
Slowest day: 1142ms
14-day trend: Slowing+5%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Unkey, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Unkey. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Unkey Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjns51tu1Zuz7DUjeNeGeF2BKD96k4G9BaUoTlA0/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Unkey capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unkey-api-management-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjns51tu1Zuz7DUjeNeGeF2BKD96k4G9BaUoTlA0/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Unkey in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Unkey owners hand off.

This MCP is built for technical teams who need to manage API access without constant dashboard navigation.

01
DevOps Engineers
They use the agent to audit keys and handle system maintenance.
02
Product Managers
They monitor API adoption and usage trends through analytics.
03
Customer Support
They verify or reset developer keys to resolve support tickets.

FAQ

Questions Unkey owners ask.

01
How do I connect this MCP to my Unkey account?
You just need to provide your Unkey Root Key. You can find this in your Unkey dashboard settings.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
03
Can I revoke a key if it gets stolen?
Yes. You can tell your agent to revoke a specific key, and it will be permanently deleted immediately.
04
Does this MCP handle the hosting?
Yes. Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages the connection, so it is ready to use immediately after you connect your key.
05
Can I see how many credits a user has left?
Yes. When you use the verification capability, your agent can check the remaining credits or usage limits for that key.
06
Where do I find my Unkey Root Key?
Log in to your Unkey Dashboard, go to settings, and navigate to the 'Root Keys' section to generate a new key for this integration.
07
Is it safe to verify keys through this agent?
Yes. All communication is encrypted and your Root Key is stored securely. When verifying a user key, the agent transmits it directly to Unkey's verification endpoint to check validity.

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Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

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Update API key

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Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I revoke a key if it gets stolen?

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Where do I find my Unkey Root Key?

Is it safe to verify keys through this agent?

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